Play Safety : Information Sheets : No.21
Post-Installation Inspections (
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Introduction
A RoSPA post-installation inspection helps to ensure that the playground meets modern standards and has been correctly installed. Underground work and some other aspects requiring dismantling or destructive testing are not assessed.
In some circumstances a Certificate of Good Practice is available.
Report
A full, written report, including photographs, will be provided. The report will also cover the quality of the installation and equipment finish. RoSPA archive their reports for 21 years.
Site inspection on completion
- Check orientation
- Check Minimum Space requirements
- Check traffic flows
- Check general design safety
- Assess general finish and work standards
- Give recommendations on inspection and maintenance
Ancillary items
Check all ancillary items for
- condition
- installation
- suitability (e.g. Standard compliance where relevant)
- safety
Equipment
Check for
- compliance with agreed Standard (EN1176)
- correct installation
- any missing, damaged or inappropriate parts
- general safety
Surfacing
- Check for
- Correct areas
- Correct depth for the fall height involved
- Correct installation
Risk assessment
Undertake a risk assessment for risks to users as required by the Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations and give recommendations for any additional action and special maintenance requirements
Disability Assessment
A very basic assessment of accessibility as required by the Disability Discrimination Act is supplied with the report.
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